Canon EF500MM F4L IS USM Camera Lens User Manual
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1. Max Magnification 0 12x 0 12x Field of View Approx 197 x 297 mm Approx 204 x 306 mm 7 8 x 11 7 inch at 4 5 m 14 8 ft 8 0 x 12 1 inch at 5 5 m 18 0 ft Filter Any 52 series drop in filter Max Diameter and Length 146 x 387 mm 5 8 x 15 2 inch 168 x 456 mm 6 6 x 18 0 inch Weight 3870 9 136 5 oz 5360 g 189 0 oz Hood ET 138 ET 160 Lens Cap E 163 E 185 Case Lens case 500 Lens case 600 ENG 20 Canon CT1 7524 012 CANON INC 1999 2009 72. III Tu STABLLIZER TUT FOCUS PRESET A on i ele 1 Set the STABILIZER switch 2 Select the stabilizer mode to ON If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function set the switch to OFF e e B S MODE 1 Corrects vibrations in all directions Itis mainly effective for shooting still subjects MODE 2 Corrects vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction and corrects horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to enable stabilization Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture ENG 9 7 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand held shots in the following conditions MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF OFF 6 In semi darkened areas such as indoors or When panning subjects in motion outdoors at night 6 In locations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums and theater stages 6 In situations where your footing is uncertain 6 In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used ENG 10 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer Q The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictu
3. an EF1 4x II EF2x Il extender with the EF500mm f 4L IS USM or the EF600mm f 4L IS USM use the values in the table below for exposure compensation EF1 4x II EF2x Il Evaluative metering 0 5 step 1 step Center weighted average metering 0 5 step 1 step Spot metering 0 5 step Extenders cannot be used more than one at a time AF is possible with extender EF1 4x Il When an extender is attached the AF speed will become slower to retain proper control 15 Extension Tubes Sold Separately You can attach extension tube EF12 Il or EF25 for magnified shots The shooting distance and magnification are shown below Focusing Distance Range mm Magnification x Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF12 Il 2016 7561 0 18 0 04 EF25 Il 1687 3731 0 24 0 09 EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF12 Il 2602 13633 0 19 0 03 EF25 Il 2314 6974 0 23 0 06 EF500mm f 4L IS USM EF12 Il 3856 21193 0 15 0 03 EF25 Il 3391 10778 0 18 0 05 EF600mm f 4L IS USM EF12 Il 4777 29195 0 14 0 02 EF25 Il 4182 13944 0 17 0 05 il MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing ENG 18 Specifications EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM Focal Length Aperture 300 mm f 2 8 400 mm f 2 8 Lens Construction 13 groups 17 elements 13 groups 17 elements Minimum Aperture 32 32
4. 0 800 Aperture f 4 45 f 5 6 64 f 4 45 f 5 6 64 Diagonal 6 10 4 10 4 25 3 5 Angle of view Vertical 3 20 2 20 2 25 1 40 Horizontal 5 3 30 3 40 2 85 Maximum magnification x 0 19 0 28 0 22 0 31 EF500mm f 4L IS USM EF600mm f 4L IS USM EF1 4x 1 EF2x Il EF1 4x Il EF2x Il Focal length mm 700 1000 840 1200 Aperture f 5 6 45 f 8 64 f 5 6 45 f 8 64 Diagonal 3 30 2 30 3 2 Angle of view Vertical 2 1 20 1 40 1 10 Horizontal 3 2 2 30 1 40 Maximum magnification x 0 17 0 25 0 17 0 24 Q Attach the extender to the lens and then attach the lens to the camera To remove it reverse the order Errors may occur if you attach the extender to the camera first When using the extender EF2x Il with the EF500mm f 4L IS USM or EF600mm f 4L IS USM the focusing mode is MF mode However AF shooting is possible only with the center focusing point when the camera is EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1D Mark II EOS 1D EOS 1V HS or EOS 3 ENG 17 Extenders Sold Separatelv Q When shooting with EOS A2 A2E 5 fitted with either the EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM or EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM use 0 5 step exposure compensation when using extender EF1 4x Il and use 1 step exposure when using extender EF2x ll When taking pictures on an EOS A2 A2E 5 using
5. 0 ft 16 2 m 53 2 ft 16 2 m 53 2 ft so ENG 5 Switching the Focusing Distance Range Or you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range the lens may stop focusing when it reaches the limit of the range This is not a malfunction If this occurs press the shutter button halfway down again 4 AF Stop Button During autofocus operation you can press the AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus If the shutter button is still pressed halfway when the AF stop button is released autofocusing will continue as before AF Stop Button fil The AF stop function also works in AI Servo AF mode O With the Eos 630 600 RT A2 A2E 5 or 10S 10 set to the Al Servo AF mode and continuous shooting AF will not resume even after you let go of the AF stop button Press the shutter release button halfway to resume AF With the EOS A2 A2E 5 and 10S 10 set to the Sports mode AF will not resume even after you let go of the AF stop button Press the shutter release button halfway to resume AF You can change the functions of the AF stop button using the camera s Custom Function For details please refer to the camera s instructions ENG 6 5 Focus Preset By presetting any focusing distance you can instantly focus at that point even while you are shooting a different subject This function operates in both the AF and MF modes r2 lt How t
6. Angle of View Diagonal 8 15 Diagonal 6 10 Vertical 4 35 Vertical 3 30 Horizontal 6 50 Horizontal 5 10 Min Focusing Distance 2 5 m 8 2 ft 3 m 9 8 ft Max Magnification 0 13x 0 15x Field of View Approx 176 x 264 mm Approx 155 x 233 mm 6 9 x 10 4 inch at 2 5 m 8 2 ft 6 1 x 9 2 inch at 3 m 9 8 ft Filter Any 52 series drop in filter Max Diameter and Length 128 x 252 mm 5 0 x 9 9 inch 163 x 349 mm 6 4 x 13 7 inch Weight 2550 g 90 0 oz 5370 g 189 4 oz Hood ET 120 ET 155 Lens Cap E 145 E 180C Case Lens case 300 Lens case 400 The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 26 5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap The size and weight listed are for the lens only except as indicated The Close up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached Aperture settings are specified on the camera All data listed is measured according to Canon standards Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice ENG 19 Specifications EF500mm f 4L IS USM EF600mm f 4L IS USM Focal Length Aperture 500 mm f 4 600 mm f 4 Lens Construction 13 groups 17 elements 13 groups 17 elements Minimum Aperture f 32 32 Angle of View Diagonal 5 Diagonal 4 10 Vertical 2 45 Vertical 2 20 Horizontal 4 Horizontal 3 30 Min Focusing Distance 4 5 m 14 8 ft 5 5 m 18 0 ft
7. Canon EF LENS EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF500mm f 4L IS USM EF600mm f 4L IS USM ULTRASONIC AF IMAGE STABILIZER Thank vou for purchasing a Canon product Canon s EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF500mm f 4L IS USM and EF600mm f 4L IS USM are high performance super telephoto lenses for use with EOS cameras e IS stands for Image Stabilizer e USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts To prevent condensation in this case first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one Do not stand on top of the lens case You may fall and injure yourself Do not pile lens cases on top of one another as they may fall and cause injury Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight High temperatures can cause the lens to malfunction Features 1 2 Rw The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster Use of fluorite and UD lens elements giving superior definition Ultrasonic motor USM for fast quiet autofocus Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus i
8. he strap A Push the lever while holding the lid from above to lock 1 Reverse the lens hood slip it over the lens and attach the lens cap ENG 15 13 Drop In Filters A 52 series drop in gelatin filter holder with a glass filter is included with the lens The drop in filter holder can be used fitted with a gelatin filter sold separatelv lt installing and Removing gt To remove the drop in filter press in the left and right lock buttons and pull the filter holder straight up out of the slot To install the drop in filter push the filter holder straight down into the slot until it clicks into place The filter holder can be installed facing either forwards or backwards Q Because the lens optics are designed to include a glass filter you must always install the filter holder even if no gelatin filter is fitted lt Using a Gelatin Filter gt 1 Lift up the holder s retaining plate 2 Cut the gelatin filter as shown and mount it in the holder 3 Return the retaining plate to its closed position il The Drop In Screw Type Filter Holder 52 and Drop In Circular Polarizing Filter PL C52 are also available sold separately ENG 16 14 Extenders Sold Separatelv Lens specifications when using extender EF1 4x II EF2x Il are as follows EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF1 4x Il EF2x Il EF1 4x Il EF2x Il Focal length mm 420 600 56
9. ion of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Conventions used in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures Attaching the strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap mount on the lens and then back through the clasp on the strap Pull the strap tight and check that there is no slack in the clasp ENG 2 Nomenclature Ho
10. n autofocus mode ONE SHOT AF An AF stop button to pause autofocus whenever desired Can be used with EF1 4x II EF2x II extenders Afocus preset function for advance storage of focusing positions in memory to allow instantaneous focusing Tight seal structure ensures excellent dustproof and drip proof performance Designed for lighter weight with parts made of magnesium alloy Based on 1 focal length second Generally it requires a shutter speed 1 focal length second or faster to prevent camera shake ENG 1 Safety Precautions A Safety Precautions Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera Doing so could result in loss of vision Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous Whether it is attached to the camera or not do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun s rays which could cause a fire This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operat
11. o Set gt FOCUS PRESETN Gili H TT O can 14 r2 STABILIZER mooe III FOCUS PRESET CD i T O 1 Set the focus preset switch 2 Press the shutter button to lor e halfway to focus the distance you want to preset 3 Press the focus preset button 6 The focused distance will be preset If the focus preset switch was set to te the beeper will sound once ENG 7 Focus Preset lt How to Focus at the Preset Distance gt Toii ATT Ss While turning the playback ring to the left or right press the shutter button completely 6 The lens will focus at the preset distance If the focus preset switch was set to te the beeper will sound twice Q When turning the playback ring keep your finger away from the shutter button In One Shot AF mode the exposure will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved So if you press the shutter button halfway while turning the playback ring the exposure may not be correct When not using the focus preset set the switch to O El In the following cases the focusing distance scale will move slightly It will not affect the image e When you press the focus preset button e When you turn the playback ring ENG 8 6 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode ON4 r 14 r2 STABILIZER MODE
12. od mount gt 15 Focusing ring gt L 5 Focusing distance range selector switch 7 5 3 Distance scale 7 8 1 Strap mount gt 2 Drop in filter 7 16 Plavback ring gt 8 Rubber ring 7 4 AF stop button gt 6 Contacts 4 FocusMode witen 5 Lens mount index 14 Image stabilizer switch 7 9 Focus preset button 7 Tripod mount 14 Image stabilizer mode selector switch 7 9 Focus preset switch 7 7 Orientation locking knob 14 The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM but the EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM the EF500mm f 4L IS USM and the EF600mm f 4L IS USM are all used in the same way For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses 7 ENG 3 1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera s instructions for details on The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced mounting and detaching the lens dust and water resistance The rubber ring may Q cause slight abrasions around the camera s lens mount but this will not cause any problems If the rubber ring becomes worn it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost 0 After detaching the lens place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched If the contacts get soiled scratched or have fingerprints on them corr
13. osion or faulty connections can result The camera and lens may not operate properly If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them clean them with a soft cloth If you remove the lens cover it with the dust cap To attach it properly align the lens mount index and the O index of the dust cap as shown in the diagram and turn clockwise To remove it reverse the order ENG 4 2 Setting the Focus Mode To shoot in autofocus AF mode set the focus mode switch to AF To shoot in manual focus MF mode set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring The focusing ring always works regardless of the focus mode Ail After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring Full time manual focus 3 Switching the Focusing Distance Range You can set the focusing distance range with a switch By setting a suitable focusing distance range the actual autofocusing time will be shorter Lens Ranges EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM 2 5 m 8 2 ft 2 5 m 8 2 ft 6 4 m 21 0 ft 6 4 m 21 0 ft EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM 3 m 9 8 ft co 3 m 9 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft co EF500mm f 4L IS USM 4 5 m 14 8 ft 4 5 m 14 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft co EF600mm f 4L IS USM 5 5 m 18 0 ft 5 5 m 18
14. res using the Bulb setting long exposures If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON the image stabilizer function may introduce errors The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases e You shoot from a violently moving vehicle e You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1 e You shoot using techniques other than following shots in Mode 2 The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function The image stabilizer operates for about two seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation This will cause a malfunction With the EOS 1V HS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN IVELAN II E 50 50E REBEL 2000 300 IX IX Lite IX7 and D30 the Image Stabilizer will not work during self timer operation When you use a tripod the Image Stabilizer should be turned off to save battery power The stabilizer is equally effective for hand held photography and photography with a monopod The Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is used with extension tube EF 12 Il or EF25 Il or the extender EF1 4x Il The Image Stabilizer also operates when the EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM or EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM is used with the extender EF2x II ENG 11 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer fil When using the extender EF2x II wi
15. th the EF500mm f 4L IS USM or EF600mm f 4L IS USM vou can use the Image Stabilizer with the following cameras EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1D Mark Il EOS 1D EOS 40D 30D 20D 20Da 10D 5D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi EOS 450D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL EOS D60 D30 EOS DCS1 DCS3 D2000 D6000 EOS 1V HS EOS 1N DP HS RS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN II E 50 50E 3000 88 REBEL XS 500 REBEL 2000 300 REBEL Ti 300V REBEL T2 300X REBEL K2 3000V IX IX Lite IX7 Depending on the camera there mav be image shake such as after releasing the shutter However this does not affect shooting If vou set the camera s Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF the Image Stabilizer will operate when vou press the newly assigned AF button 8 Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale Q For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity distance look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring ENG 12 9 Depth of Field Scale The depth of field is
16. the distance in front of and behind the plane of focus on the subject that appears sharp The depth of field is indicated bv the area between the depth of field scale lines below the distance scale The numbers on the scale are F values F The depth of field scale is an approximate indicator ENG 13 10 Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position Detaching the Tripod Mount EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM only First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below To attach the tripod mount reverse the procedure 1 Loosen the orientation 2 Align the red mark on the 3 Slide off the tripod collar locking knob tripod mount with the lens away from the rear of the mount index lens ENG 14 11 Hood S The special hoods that come with all these lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain snow and dust To attach the hood loosen the hood lock knob K t tpeTens away as follows by turning it counterclockwise Fit the hood onto the lens s hood mount and tighten the lock knob to fix it in place Use the same procedure in i A reverse to remove the hood 2 Position the tripod mount straight upwards as shown and place it in the case 3 Fasten the lens securely with t
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